OS4 Update and WWII question

The hood is in excellent condition, the fenders are serviceable, but the grill is shot. The deal came with a perfect H grill to use as a possible trade for a good OS4 grill. Does anyone have any suggestions as to how I might facilitate this transaction?

I was told that the original owner returned from military service in World War II and was "assigned" this tractor. Can anyone tell me how the selection process was conducted for farm equipment allocated to our returning servicemen?

Thanks, Greg

Harold H

The Defense Reutilization Program has been overhauled in the past ten years. It has been privitised and new policies have been implemented. Previously, surplus property was first offered to other Federal agencies followed by free transfer to interested state and local governments. The residue from this disposal was available to private citizens and businesses after competitive bidding at local auctions, silent bids, or catalog sales.

Much of that material bypassed this program and was put into mothballs at the end of WWII or was simply signed over to friendly govts. Isreal and a number of Latin American countries received alot of it. With the possible exception of military dogs and horses, I doubt if any property passed to individuals without the recipient placing and winning a competitive bid at a govt sale.